Question

aphids consume sap from plants and excrete a sugary waste called honeydew. some ant species consume the honeydew produced by the aphids. the ants care for and protect the aphids from predators and parasites in order to ensure a constant supply of honeydew.

question 4

which of the following rows classifies the type of relationship between the ant and aphid and gives a reason for the classification?

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$$\begin{tabular}{|c|l|l|} \\hline row & type of relationship & reason for classification \\\\ \\hline \\bigcirc & commensalism & one organism is benefiting, the other is not harmed \\\\ \\hline \\bigcirc & commensalism & both organisms benefit \\\\ \\hline \\bigcirc & mutualism & one organism is benefiting, the other is not harmed \\\\ \\hline \\bigcirc & mutualism & both organisms benefit \\\\ \\hline \\end{tabular}$$

Explanation:

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Analyze the interaction

The text states that ants consume honeydew produced by aphids, which benefits the ants. It also states that ants care for and protect the aphids from predators and parasites, which benefits the aphids. Since both organisms benefit, this is a mutualistic relationship.

Evaluate the options

We need to find the row where the relationship is classified as "Mutualism" and the reason is "Both organisms benefit".

• Row 1: Commensalism / One organism is benefiting, the other is not harmed (Incorrect)
• Row 2: Commensalism / Both organisms benefit (Incorrect classification)
• Row 3: Mutualism / One organism is benefiting, the other is not harmed (Incorrect reason)
• Row 4: Mutualism / Both organisms benefit (Correct)

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<mcq-option>Row 1: Commensalism | One organism is benefiting, the other is not harmed</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Row 2: Commensalism | Both organisms benefit</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Row 3: Mutualism | One organism is benefiting, the other is not harmed</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>Row 4: Mutualism | Both organisms benefit</mcq-correct>
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Answer:

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Analyze the interaction

The text states that ants consume honeydew produced by aphids, which benefits the ants. It also states that ants care for and protect the aphids from predators and parasites, which benefits the aphids. Since both organisms benefit, this is a mutualistic relationship.

Evaluate the options

We need to find the row where the relationship is classified as "Mutualism" and the reason is "Both organisms benefit".

• Row 1: Commensalism / One organism is benefiting, the other is not harmed (Incorrect)
• Row 2: Commensalism / Both organisms benefit (Incorrect classification)
• Row 3: Mutualism / One organism is benefiting, the other is not harmed (Incorrect reason)
• Row 4: Mutualism / Both organisms benefit (Correct)

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<mcq-option>Row 1: Commensalism | One organism is benefiting, the other is not harmed</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Row 2: Commensalism | Both organisms benefit</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Row 3: Mutualism | One organism is benefiting, the other is not harmed</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>Row 4: Mutualism | Both organisms benefit</mcq-correct>
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